Drinking water is SO GOOD for you. You probably aren’t drinking enough and you should do more. But plastic bottles are so not good for the earth and you should use less of them. So what do you do when you’re out and about, trying to stay hydrated while not creating more pollution? Check out tap, the app that tells you were you can fill up your bottle.
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Carbon Offset for Flights – most airlines don’t offer them
If you want to lower your carbon footprint, one of the things that is often suggested is to travel by air less. After all, air travel releases a good deal of carbon. There’s another way, carbon offset programs. Too bad less than half of the major airlines even offer that option.
Read MoreTransit – the app that keeps you on track
Getting from place to place can be tricky. Different public transpiration lines, traffic, road closures, all of these things are obstacles to getting from where you’re at to where you want to be. Don’t let anything slow you down, Transit is the app that will help you reach your destination no matter what.
Read MoreGryp Keychain – keep your hands when opening doors
The world is gross. Just covered in germs and bacteria. And sure, yeah, we’re all covered in germs and bacteria too but that doesn’t mean we want more. Protect yourself from picking up unknown grossness with the Gryp Keychain, the key chain that’s a cover for your fingers.
Read MoreLopifit – the walking bike
Are you looking for a eco-friendly and healthy way to get around your city? If neither walking or biking is the answer you’re looking for, why not combine them both into one? Check out the Lopifit, the electric walking bike.
Read MoreULEZ – say goodbye to emissions in London
Part of many cities fight against emissions involve areas of the city where they enforce low emissions from cars. This means that only those that pass current emission standards can drive in those zones or incur a fine. London has recently taken steps to institute one of the toughest with the ULEZ, Ultra Low Emissions Zone.
Read More3 in 1 Tire Change Set – get that flat changed easier
Getting a flat tire is not fun no matter where you are. Best case, you’re at home and parked. Worst case, you’re on the side of the road somewhere and it’s dark and cold. Wherever you find yourself in your time of need, the 3 In 1 Tire Change Set will get you right, well, provided you have a spare.
Read MorePikachu Portable Charger – this is probably how you would use a Pokemon if you had one
Pikachu is the most well known Pokemon of the bunch thanks to no small part to the the cartoon that features him. To be honest though, the electric mouse would likely be pretty popular in the real world though because who doesn’t want a friend that can always charge your phone? Get the next best thing with the Pokemon Pikachu Portable Charger.
Read Morecomfycup – the cup holder for the train
If you ride on the bus or train you have likely been faced with the dilemma of where exactly to put your cup when you’re commuting. After all, buses do not come with cup holders. And you can’t just stand there with it in your hand. What if you need to do something? Or your hand just gets tired? No fear, the comfycup is here for you. It’s the cup holder for public transportation.
Read MoreElectric Passenger Bus – this bus has zero emissions and is coming to zip you around campus
When we think of electric vehicles, it’s mostly cars but that might change in the future as NTU Singapore have launched the first full size electric bus and it’s autonomous to boot. This new vehicle has been a few years in the making but it’s finally ready to roll out.
Read MoreMt. Everest is Melting – bodies are resurfacing and that’s very bad news
This is a little bit more grizzly than we usually talk about, but it’s very important. Climate change is exposing bodies on Everest and as gory as that news is, it’s also really, really bad news. The exposure of the bodies is a grim reminder of the how desperate our environmental situation has become.
Read MoreJet Fuel From Plants – new research hopes to lower emissions from flight
Air travel is a source of emissions that no one really has a good answer for. Scientists in China may be close though with a process that uses plant waste to create aviation fuel which could lead to the deduction in CO2 from planes.
Read MoreFindster Duo+ – no fee GPS pet tracker
GPS trackers for pets are handy as those little rascals can wander off at a moment’s notice but they end up being a bit pricey after you factor in the monthly subscription costs that go with them. Get a GPS pet tracker with no fees in the Findster Duo+.
Read MoreAir Travel Emissions – this company has the least but that’s not the whole story
How many emissions does flying cause? We think about our cars all the time but what about when we hop on a plane? What airline is the best for that? Turns out it’s some outfit called EasyJet who’s only emitting 75g of CO2 per passenger which is pretty good but also misleading.
Read MoreOcean Space Habitat – a base camp for underwater exploration
Camping on land is so last year. Camping underwater is where it’s at now. With the Ocean Space Habitat, you can set up camp while you’re on a underwater adventure and as whimsical as it sounds, it’s really a huge safety innovation.
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